Registered Nurse - ED Case Manager - Per Diem

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift Description:

Job Title:

RN Case Manager Unit:

Emergency Department Employment Type:

Per Diem•as needed

Shift:

Rotating•8 or 10 hour shifts

Location:

St. Mary Medical Center•Langhorne, PA Position Purpose The Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and facilitating all aspects of discharge planning needs of assigned patient population. Modifies approach based on age specific needs of patient population. As a RN Case Manager, you will: Reduces unnecessary admissions to the acute care hospital. Has accountability for assigning correct levels of care (Outpatient Observation vs. Inpatient Admission), attention to the issues presented by readmissions and recommending options for safe discharge. Coordinates all non-elective point of entry admissions (including direct admissions and SPU) and facilitates timely throughput of emergency room patients to ensure the safe delivery of services to the patient at the most appropriate level of care. Responsible for identifying community and other resources that are necessary for each individual patient and matches specific needs for continued care that are acceptable to the patient. Identifies services that require authorization and collaborates with payers to obtain needed authorizations for services. Ensures patient has a primary care physician follow-up. Collaborates with the ED healthcare team to determine the treatment plan, while observing quality and patient safety parameters, LOS, readmissions, denials and appeals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in nursing required. Active PA RN License required. CCM or Accredited Case Manager certification preferred. Previous experience in Case Management, Utilization Management and discharge planning required. Demonstrates ability to use problem solving, critical thinking, and priority setting skills. Must be able to work independently and on a team.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Work/Life balance with flexible schedules. Free onsite parking. Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all. Referral Rewards Program St. Mary Medical Center is a beautiful 53-acre state-of-the-art facility comprised of more than 700 physicians, nearly 3,000 colleagues, and 1,100 volunteers committed to providing quality care delivered with compassion and respect. St. Mary attracts top doctors, introduces cutting-edge technologies and implements advanced procedures to meet the healthcare needs of the people it serves, including the nearly 630,000 residents of Bucks County. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.